Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Commercial Construction Partner in South Carolina
Established in 1990, Mcelmurray Construction Co., Inc. has built a reputation as a trusted commercial construction partner across Georgia and South Carolina. With over 80 employees and the ability to self-perform nearly all construction disciplines, we deliver comprehensive solutions for healthcare, commercial, industrial, and civil projects. Our expertise spans construction management, pre-construction planning, design-build services, and traditional design-bid-build methods. We prioritize client relationships, maintaining professionalism, integrity, and economic efficiency to exceed expectations.Our team's 30+ years of experience ensures we can manage total project responsibility or execute discrete construction packages with equal dedication. As an unlimited licensed general contractor, we combine civil contracting capabilities with a commitment to innovation and collaboration. Client testimonials highlight our ability to deliver cost-effective, high-quality projects while maintaining a focus on safety, schedule, and scope. Our long-standing partnerships with organizations like University Hospital and Bill Beazley Homes reflect our consistent performance and client-centric approach.
Services
Construction Management
Pre-Construction Services
Design-Build Services
Site Development
Renovations
Civil Construction
Healthcare Construction
Commercial Construction
Industrial Construction
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in commercial and civil construction.
- Our team self-performs nearly all construction disciplines for greater control.
- We maintain long-standing partnerships with healthcare and development clients.
- Our services cover complete project lifecycles from planning to production.
- We operate as licensed general contractors in Georgia and South Carolina.
What people say
Collaborative partner
Cost effective
Efficient
Quality construction
Professionalism
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide comprehensive oversight of project schedules, costs, quality, safety, and scope. With 30+ years of experience, we coordinate all aspects of construction from planning to completion. Clients benefit from our ability to manage both large-scale developments and discrete construction packages while maintaining strict adherence to budgets and timelines.
Pre-Construction Services
We assist clients with strategic planning, design development, permit acquisition, and resource coordination during the pre-construction phase. Our team creates detailed project plans and specifications to ensure clear execution pathways. This proactive approach helps identify potential challenges early and establishes realistic budgets and timelines for successful project delivery.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build methodology combines design and construction expertise under one contract, streamlining project delivery. This collaborative approach enables real-time problem solving and innovation while maintaining budget control. Clients benefit from single-source accountability and faster project completion through simultaneous design and construction phases.
Site Development
We provide complete site development services including grading, utilities, and infrastructure installation. Our civil contracting capabilities support commercial, residential, and government projects with precision engineering and code compliance. From initial surveys to final grading, we ensure optimal site readiness for construction projects of all scales.
Renovations
Our renovation services transform existing healthcare, commercial, and industrial facilities while minimizing operational disruption. We specialize in complex healthcare renovations like the University Hospital Cath Lab 6 & 7 project. Our team maintains strict safety protocols and phased construction schedules to ensure functional continuity during renovation processes.
People
Mcelmurray Construction, Sr.
Founder
With over 30 years in the construction industry, Gary established the company in 1990. His leadership created a foundation of integrity and client focus that continues to guide our operations across Georgia and South Carolina.
Renee McElmurray Shackelford
President
As President, Renee oversees strategic operations while maintaining our commitment to quality construction services. Her leadership ensures continuity of our core values while guiding the company's growth in commercial and civil construction markets.
John Winton McElmurray
Vice-President
John provides executive oversight for project execution and client relations. With decades of construction management experience, he ensures our teams deliver projects that meet exacting standards for quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
Creight Henderson
Head of Site Division
Creight leads our site development operations with expertise in land preparation and infrastructure projects. His technical knowledge ensures precise execution of complex grading, utility installation, and civil works for commercial and government clients.
Taylor Peterson
Head of Construction
Taylor directs construction operations with a focus on healthcare and commercial projects. His leadership on initiatives like the University Hospital renovations demonstrates our commitment to delivering complex projects with minimal operational disruption.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide construction management, pre-construction planning, design-build services, site development, renovations, and civil construction for healthcare, commercial, industrial, and government projects.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate as licensed general contractors in Georgia and South Carolina, serving clients across both states with local market expertise.
How long have you been in business?
Gary L. McElmurray Construction Co., Inc. was established in 1990 and has over 30 years of experience in commercial and civil construction.
What project delivery methods do you use?
We offer design-build, design-bid-build, and construction management methods to provide clients with flexible solutions tailored to their specific project requirements.
Can you handle complex healthcare construction projects?
Yes, we specialize in healthcare renovations and additions, including the University Hospital Cath Lab 6 & 7 project, with expertise in maintaining operational continuity during construction.
Do you self-perform construction work?
Yes, we self-perform nearly all construction disciplines, which gives us greater control over quality, schedule, and cost while ensuring consistent project execution.
